News
Tue, 09/20/2022
Program Discontinuance Clarifications
The University Senate shares further information on the recent program discontinuance request for the Undergraduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Jewish Studies). The formal request is now available on the website.
Tue, 09/20/2022
Program Discontinuance Request - Undergraduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
The University Senate Academic Policies and Procedures Committee has received a Program Discontinuance request for the Undergraduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Jewish Studies) and will be holding a public hearing before finalizing their recommendation.
Mon, 08/22/2022
Welcome Back and Governance Open Forum: University Governance Updates - Aug. 22, 2022
University Governance welcomes KU faculty, staff, and students back for the fall semester and shares an upcoming opportunity for participation at a Shared Governance open forum.
Mon, 08/22/2022
Welcome Back and Governance Open Forum: University Governance Updates - Aug. 22, 2022
University Governance welcomes KU faculty, staff, and students back for the fall semester and shares an upcoming opportunity for participation at a Shared Governance open forum.
Tue, 07/05/2022
Open Forum - Legal Perspectives on Dobbs v. Jackson and Beyond
The University Senate will host a virtual open forum covering a range of topics concerning the recent Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson. An audio recording will be posted following the event.
Tue, 07/05/2022
Open Forum - Legal Perspectives on Dobbs v. Jackson and Beyond
The University Senate will host a virtual open forum covering a range of topics concerning the recent Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson. An audio recording will be posted following the event.
Mon, 05/23/2022
The Year Ahead: University Governance Updates - May 23, 2022
University Governance leaders introduce themselves and share updates on the Governance office and activities.
Mon, 05/23/2022
The Year Ahead: University Governance Updates - May 23, 2022
University Governance leaders introduce themselves and share updates on the Governance office and activities.
Thu, 04/28/2022
Resolution to Defend Academic Freedom in Teaching and Community Engagement
The Faculty Senate Faculty Rights, Privileges, and Responsibilities committee expresses its support for academic freedom in teaching and community engagement in light of recent attempts to restrict or dictate university curriculum or outreach programming in other states.
Thu, 04/28/2022
Resolution Adopting Principles of Open Access of Research
The University Senate expresses its support for open access research and endorses procedures and principles for KU scholars publishing their research.
Thu, 04/28/2022
Resolution to Defend Academic Freedom in Teaching and Community Engagement
The Faculty Senate Faculty Rights, Privileges, and Responsibilities committee expresses its support for academic freedom in teaching and community engagement in light of recent attempts to restrict or dictate university curriculum or outreach programming in other states.
Thu, 04/28/2022
Resolution Adopting Principles of Open Access of Research
The University Senate expresses its support for open access research and endorses procedures and principles for KU scholars publishing their research.
Thu, 03/03/2022
Resolution to Restore Shared Governance at KU
The University Senate calls upon the Chancellor to take immediate action to restore Shared Governance at KU.
Thu, 03/03/2022
Resolution to Restore Shared Governance at KU
The University Senate calls upon the Chancellor to take immediate action to restore Shared Governance at KU.
Thu, 11/18/2021
Resolution in Support of KU Libraries' Negotiations
The Faculty Senate expresses its support for KU Libraries in its negotiations with the Elsevier corporation amid financial limitations.
Thu, 11/18/2021
Resolution in Support of KU Libraries' Negotiations
The Faculty Senate expresses its support for KU Libraries in its negotiations with the Elsevier corporation amid financial limitations.
Thu, 10/28/2021
University Senate Representatives' Meeting with KBOR
The Faculty Senate Executive Committee (FacEx) shares the discussion points of a recent Kansas Board of Regents meeting attended by the KU Faculty, Staff, and Student Senates.
Thu, 10/28/2021
University Senate Representatives' Meeting with KBOR
The Faculty Senate Executive Committee (FacEx) shares the discussion points of a recent Kansas Board of Regents meeting attended by the KU Faculty, Staff, and Student Senates.
Thu, 09/16/2021
We stand by those who feel unsafe
University Governance leaders share a statement in response to recent harmful events and in solidarity with those at KU who feel unsafe as a result of these events.
Thu, 09/16/2021
We stand by those who feel unsafe
University Governance leaders share a statement in response to recent harmful events and in solidarity with those at KU who feel unsafe as a result of these events.